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May Current Affairs

VENDOR LICENSING FOR SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN A MONTH
31, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Tamil Nadu is all set to introduce vendor licensing for selling tobacco products. Under this, shopkeepers need to obtain licenses to sell…
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SUPREME COURT STAYS MAHARASHTRA’S EWS QUOTA
31, May 2019 | Rights Issues
Why in News: The Supreme Court passed an interim direction that the 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections introduced by Maharashtra for postgraduate medical…
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CAPITAL BUFFERS: RBI DRAFT NORMS TIMELY FOR NBFCS
31, May 2019 | Banking
Why in News: The central bank has released draft norms on liquidity risk management for deposit taking and non-deposit taking NBFCs. Details: RBI in its…
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CHANGING THE EARTH
31, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: A 34-member panel of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) voted 29-4 in favour of designating a new geological epoch — the Anthropocene.…
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PASTA-LIKE ROCKS BEST BET FOR LIFE ON MARS: STUDY
31, May 2019 | Scientific Exploration
Why in News: Rocks on the surface of Mars that look like layers of pasta may be the most obvious sign of life on the…
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF CSO AND NSSO MERGER
31, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Government has lately announced that National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) will be merged with Central Statistics Office (CSO) to create the National…
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INDIA RANKS 43RD IN IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS RANKINGS-2019
31, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in news? India ranks 43rd most competitive economy in the world in IMD World Competitiveness Rankings-2019. IMD World Competitiveness Rankings-2019: India has gained one…
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T N MANOHARAN COMMITTEE
31, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday constituted a task force to suggest policy and regulatory interventions required for development of…
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CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER & COM
31, May 2019 | Indian Polity
Why in news? Prime Minister Modi and his 57 member council of ministers takes oath Article 74: There shall be a Council of Ministers with…
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Goa celebrates its statehood day.
31, May 2019 | Environment
CONTEXT: Goa celebrated its statehood day on 30th May. It was on this day in 1987 Goa became the 25th state of the Indian Union.…
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‘Hawa Aane De’ launched to spread awareness
31, May 2019 | Environment
CONTEXT: Union Environment Ministry on 29th May launched the song 'Hawa Aane De' to spread awareness about Air pollution. The song was launched by Secretary,…
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UN extends sanctions against South Sudan
31, May 2019 | International
CONTEXT: The UN Security Council has extended an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan for a year, despite resistance from African countries, Russia and…
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SPACEX SATELLITES POSE NEW HEADACHE FOR ASTRONOMERS
30, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: An astronomer in the Netherlands captured footage of a train of brightly-lit SpaceX satellites ascending through the night sky this weekend, stunning…
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3D-PRINTED ARTIFICIAL CORNEAS MIMIC HUMAN EYES
30, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: Using bioink made from stem cells, scientists have 3D- printed artificial corneas that mimic the human eye. Background: The 3D printed human…
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PROJECT: ‘SAFE NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR EVERY CHILD’
30, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Childline Kozhikode is planning to launch a new project titled ‘Safe neighbourhood for every child’ in the district soon, in view of…
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INDIA REMOVED FROM CURRENCY MONITORING LIST
30, May 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
Why in News: The US removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, citing steps being taken by New Delhi that addressed…
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84 CITIES SUBMIT PLANS FOR IMPROVING AIR QUALITY BY 2024
30, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: Eighty-four out of the 102 cities that have been tasked with reducing toxic particulate matter levels by 20%-30% by 2024 have submitted…
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NEW SPECIES OF WASP IDENTIFIED IN GOA
30, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: A new species of wasp from the genus Kudakrumia has been recently identified by scientists in Goa. Background: The wasp, Kudakrumia rangnekari,…
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REGISTRATION SOFTWARE HELPS UNEARTH ILLEGAL ABORTIONS IN TIRUVANNAMALAI
30, May 2019 | Geography of India
Why in News: Every pregnant woman has to register on a software, PICME (Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation), in Tamil Nadu. Background: /…
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EAST CONTAINER TERMINAL
30, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
Why in news? Sri Lanka, Japan and India on Tuesday signed an agreement to jointly develop the East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port. East…
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WHO OFFICIALLY DECLARES EXCESSIVE GAMING A DISORDER
30, May 2019 | Governance
Why in News? World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared excessive mobile, video gaming as a disorder. Several mental and physical illness issues come up due…
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COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING FINANCE CONSTITUTED BY RBI
30, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a committee to review the existing state of mortgage securitisation in India and suggest measures…
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BLOCKCHAIN DISTRICT
30, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? Telangana released a draft blockchain policy to set up country's first 'Blockchain District' in Hyderabad. Highlights: It is aimed to create an…
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Agreement for Rajasthan with World Bank
30, May 2019 | PIB
CONTEXT: India signs Loan Agreement with the World Bank for Strengthening the Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project. The objective is to improve Budget execution,…
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BS Dhanoa will be Chairman COSC
30, May 2019 | PIB
CONTEXT: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa received the baton of Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee from outgoing Chairman COSC.…
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Rivers loaded with antibiotics waste
29, May 2019 | Environment
CONTEXT: Rivers worldwide are polluted with antibiotics that exceed environmental safety thresholds by up to 300 times, according to research. Scientists found one or more…
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Malaysia’s last male Rhino died
29, May 2019 | Environment
CONTEXT: Malaysia’s last male Sumatran rhinoceros died on May 27, dashing efforts to save the critically endangered species in the country. The rhino, named Tam,…
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Sri Lanka signs tripartite agreement with India and Japan
29, May 2019 | International Organisations & reports
CONTEXT: Sri Lanka has signed a tripartite agreement with India and Japan for development of eastern terminal of Colombo port. The Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)…
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EMERGING SIGNIFICANCE OF BIMSTEC
29, May 2019 | BIMSTEC
Why in News: Leaders from the BIMSTEC, Kyrgyz Republic and Mauritius are invited for the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister. In this context, here…
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RBI DRAFT RULES FOR NBFCS
29, May 2019 | Banking
Why in News: RBI has put up the draft circular, Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies and Core Investment Companies. Background: / What…
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SURAT FIRE TRAGEDY
29, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: More than 20 students died in a massive fire in a Surat coaching centre. Besides fixing accountability, the tragedy calls for updating…
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MALAYSIA TO SEND BACK PLASTIC WASTE TO FOREIGN NATIONS
29, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Malaysia says it will send back some 3,000 metric tonnes of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries including the U.S., U.K., Canada and…
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SRI LANKA, JAPAN, INDIA SIGN DEAL TO DEVELOP EAST CONTAINER TERMINAL AT COLOMBO PORT
29, May 2019 | International
Why in News: Sri Lanka, Japan and India signed an agreement to jointly develop the East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port. Background: The joint…
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SCIENTISTS GIVE THE THUMBS-UP FOR ANTHROPOCENE EPOCH
29, May 2019 | Newer Invention
Why in News: Experts say human impact on Earth so profound that Holocene must give way to epoch defined by nuclear tests, plastic pollution and…
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POST BALAKOT, INDIAN AIR FORCE ZEROES IN ON KEY VULNERABILITY
29, May 2019 | Defence Technology
Why in News: After Balakot air strike, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has identified a shortage of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to…
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US HAS REMOVED INDIA FROM ITS CURRENCY MONITORING WATCHLIST
29, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The US administration under Trump has removed India from its currency monitoring watch list. Countries in the list: India, alongside China, Japan,…
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DRAFT EXPORT POLICY
29, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? The Commerce Ministry has come out with a comprehensive draft of the export policy which includes product- specific rules with a view…
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SURFACE OZONE POLLUTION
29, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Why in News? According to a forecast by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), with rising temperatures, surface ozone pollution…
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BURNOUT A MEDICAL CONDITION, SAYS WHO
28, May 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: The World Health Organization has for the first time recognised “burn-out” in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used…
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SEBI TIGHTENS DISCLOSURE NORMS FOR LISTED DEBT SECURITIES
28, May 2019 | Capital Market
Why in News: To further safeguard the interest of investors in listed debt securities, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened the…
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IN JOINT FAMILY, BROTHER-IN-LAW HAS LIABILITY TO PAY MAINTENANCE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM: SC
28, May 2019 | Judiciary
Why in News: Even the brother-in-law has a liability to pay maintenance to a victim under the Domestic Violence Act if they had lived together…
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MT. EVEREST: LEARN FROM TRAGEDY, TIGHTEN SAFETY MEASURES
28, May 2019 | Disaster Manage Unit
Why in News: The safety protocol must be tightened to scale Everest. Details Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,848 metres, draws adventurers from…
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U.S. IS NOT SEEKING REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN
28, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: The U.S. does not seek “regime change” in Iran, President Donald Trump said, also praising North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un in comments…
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INDIA AMONG COUNTRIES WHERE WOMEN FACE MOST VIOLENCE BY PARTNER
28, May 2019 | Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in news: Global estimates published by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that about 1 in 3 (35%) women worldwide have experienced either physical…
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WORLD’S RIVERS LOADED WITH ANTIBIOTICS WASTE
28, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in news: Rivers worldwide are polluted with antibiotics that exceed environmental safety thresholds by up to 300 times, according to research unveiled at a…
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BIMSTEC HEADS INVITED TO PM’S SWEARING-IN
28, May 2019 | BIMSTEC
Why in News: India has invited several heads of state, including those from the Bay of Bengal community (BIMSTEC) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),…
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NATIONAL SC-ST HUB
28, May 2019 | Governance
Why in News? • The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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AKASH MISSILE
28, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired AKASH-MK-1S missile. Highlights: It is surface to air anti-aircraft missile with a…
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SOCIAL AND LABOR CONVERGENCE PROGRAMME (SLCP)
28, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in news? The ‘Social and Labor Convergence Programme (SLCP),’ an initiative to have a standard- neutral, converged assessment framework for the textile and clothing…
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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES (ICD)
28, May 2019 | Governance
Why in news? The World Health Organization has for the first time recognised “burn-out” in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used…
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New medicinal plants found in Manipur
27, May 2019 | Environment
Scientists attempting to document indigenous medicinal knowledge of Zeliangrong ethnic group in Manipur have found new medicinal plants. Scientists identified plants like Gynura cusimbua, Hedyotis…
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India bans Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terror outfit
27, May 2019 | National
27 May 2019 Current Affairs: Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh also called as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan declared as a banned terrorist organization by the government, the…
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JAPAN WELCOMES TRUMP WITH A CHARM CAMPAIGN, GOLF AND SUMO
27, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Under the threat of potentially devastating U.S. tariffs on autos, Japan is ready to roll out the newest phase of its charm…
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THOUSANDS LEFT HOMELESS AFTER HEAVY RAINS TRIGGER FLASH FLOODS IN TRIPURA
27, May 2019 | Disaster Manage Unit
Why in News: More than a thousand families in Tripura have been displaced after their houses were submerged in flash floods that hit parts of…
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SURAT BUILDING FIRE: GUJARAT MOVES TO ENFORCE FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS
27, May 2019 | Disaster Manage Unit
Why in News: Shaken out of apathy by the devastating fire at an illegal structure in Surat that claimed the life of 22 students, the…
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NO WIND, NO SUN: GREEN PROJECTS IN LIMBO
27, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: Renewable energy sector stifled by a host of issues — from low tariffs to lack of government push Background: / What is…
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ICMR HEAD BALRAM BHARGAVA WINS DR. LEE JONG-WOOK PRIZE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
27, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong- wook Prize for Public Health Background: / ICMR: The Indian Council of Medical Research…
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ZERO WASTE CHENNAI INITIATIVE KICKS OFF
27, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: A major initiative towards Zero Waste Chennai has begun in Anna Nagar. Background: / Vision: The vision for the Zero Waste initiative…
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MEERLICTH OPTICAL TELESCOPE
27, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in news? Scientists in South Africa have launched the world’s first optical telescope linked to a radio telescope, combining “eyes and ears” to try…
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EQUIP PROJECT
27, May 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Equip stands for Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion The Ministry of HRD plans to launch this ambitious ₹5 lakh crore action plan…
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SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
27, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru confirms that their material exhibits major properties of superconductivity at ambient temperature and…
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INSTITUTES OF EMINENCE SCHEME
27, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The human resource development (HRD) ministry is likely to move the Cabinet soon to increase by half the number of educational establishments…
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LESSONS FROM FANI CYCLONE – CLIMATE-RISKED WORLD
26, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: A horrific tropical cyclone Fani made landfall in Odisha recently. It is imperative at this juncture to understand the increasingly climate-risked world…
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RARE VINE SNAKE SPECIES DISCOVERED IN ODISHA
26, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: At a time when coastal Odisha is staring at an ecology crisis in the aftermath of cyclone Fani, a team of researchers…
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AFGHAN FLOODS PUT FAMOUS MINARET AT RISK OF COLLAPSE
26, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Deadly floods sweeping Afghanistan have put the celebrated minaret of Jam — one of the country’s most revered cultural, architectural and historical…
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CITING IRAN, TRUMP BYPASSES CONGRESS TO SELL ARMS TO SAUDIS
26, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: US President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran swept aside objections from Congress to complete the sale…
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CAN’T ADVISE JEWS TO WEAR KIPPAH
26, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Germany’s government commissioner on anti-Semitism has warned Jews about the potential dangers of wearing the traditional kippah cap in the face of…
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IISC TEAM CONFIRMS BREAKTHROUGH IN SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
26, May 2019 | Newer Invention
Why in News: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru confirms that material exhibits major properties of superconductivity at ambient temperature and pressure. Details: A material…
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ECONOMIC PRIORITIES FOR THE NEW GOVERNMENT
25, May 2019 | Growth, Development, National
Why in News: With a new government taking office after the General Elections 2019, here is a look at the key economic priorities in the…
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NEW INCOME TAX RULE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
25, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has revised the rules applicable in case of filing of Form 15 H, allowing Section…
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HIGHER EDUCATION TO GET A BOOST WITH ₹1.5 LAKH CRORE ACTION PLAN
25, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The Ministry of Human Resource Development plans to launch an ambitious ₹1.5 lakh crore action plan to improve the quality and accessibility…
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N. KOREA SAYS TALKS WON’T RESUME UNLESS US CHANGES POSITION
25, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: North Korea said that nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will never resume unless President Trump’s administration moves away from what Pyongyang described…
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SEBI PANEL MOOTS CHANGES TO FPI RULES
25, May 2019 | Investments, Investment models
Why in News: As part of its attempts to streamline the regulations to encourage foreign inflows in the Indian market, the Securities and Exchange Board…
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FULL CIRCLE: ON THE CHANGE IN KILOGRAM’S DEFINITION
25, May 2019 | Scientific Exploration
Why in News: The kilogram joined a bunch of other units— second, metre, ampere, kelvin, mole and candela — that will no longer be compared…
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AFTER FAILING TO DELIVER BREXIT, THERESA MAY QUITS
25, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would quit after failing to deliver Brexit, setting up a contest that will install a…
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STUDY PINPOINTS SOURCE OF OZONE-DEPLETING GAS
24, May 2019 | Climate change and its impacts
Why in News: Rogue emissions of a gas that harms the ozone layer are coming from eastern China, primarily from two heavily industrialised provinces, an…
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NHA TO COLLABORATE WITH CANCER GRID
24, May 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: National Health Authority (NHA) and National Cancer Grid (NCG) have signed an MoU under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana…
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GREAT THINGS ARE IN STORE FOR BILATERAL TIES, SAYS TRUMP
24, May 2019 | India Bilateral Cooperation
Why in News: Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory the U.S. House [of Representatives] Foreign Affairs Committee issued a statement congratulating “the Indian people”.…
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WHO UNVEILS PLAN TO TACKLE SNAKEBITE
24, May 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: The World Health Organization unveiled a new strategy to dramatically cut deaths and injuries from snakebites, warning a dearth of antivenoms could…
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AMARANTHUS SARADHIANA
24, May 2019 | Ecology Eco System
Why in News: New species of ANARANTHUS SARADHIANA has been discoverd in kerala Background: New species of Amaranthus saradhiana has been discovered in Kerala. It…
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ONE BILLION YEAR OLD FUNGI IS FOUND TO BE EARTH’S OLDEST
24, May 2019 | Ecology Eco System
Why in News: Microfossils of a globular spore connected to a T-shaped filament excavated in an Arctic region of north-western Canada represent the oldest-known fungus,…
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RECORDING DISSENTING OPINION IN EC
24, May 2019 | Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? The Election Commission has decided by majority that dissenting opinions in Model Code of Conduct (MCC) disputes will not be made part…
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ONLY A MARGINAL CHANGE IN NOTA VOTE PERCENTAGE
24, May 2019 | Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: The percentage of votes for NOTA, or the none-of-the-above option, this year has remained virtually unchanged from last time, according to data…
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UAE LAUNCHES ‘GOLDEN CARD’ SCHEME
24, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in news? The United Arab Emirates has launched a permanent residency scheme to woo wealthy individuals and exceptional talents, a move…
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GROUND WATER ASSESSMENT
24, May 2019 | Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in news? The Union Water Ministry is finalising an updated estimate on the state of groundwater reserves in the country. Highlights:…
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CRESTED IBISES
24, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment- Conservation Why in News? An endangered bird was reintroduced to the wild by South Korean authorities on Wednesday, four decades after…
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DOUBLING INDIA’S EXPORTS
24, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The high-level panel constituted by Commerce and Industry Ministry has recommended a host of measures for doubling India’s exports…
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GOLDEN RICE
24, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? The International Rice Research Institute…
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CRISIS IN NBFC SECTOR COULD HURT ECONOMIC GROWTH’
23, May 2019 | Banking
Why in News: The investors are worried over potential impact on the overall growth of the economy in the near term on current liquidity crisis…
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OBC CATEGORIES COMMISSION RECEIVES 2-MONTH EXTENSION
23, May 2019 | Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News: A commission appointed in 2017 to examine the sub-categorisation of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) has been given a two-month extension by…
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BISHNOIS
23, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: The bishnoi farmers in Rajasthan fill the troughs to save deer in rajasthan Details: Bishnoi farmers in Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh districts of…
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ISRO LAUNCHES RADAR IMAGING OBSERVATION SATELLITE RISAT-2B
23, May 2019 | Space Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)…
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KOCHI OFFERS HELP TO SOLARISE AIRPORTS IN ISA COUNTRIES TODAYS HINDU
23, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: Plan of action to go green by emulating Cochin International Airport limited’s use of solar energy. Background: / What is ISA? The…
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NEW GOVT. MUST FOCUS ON BANK BALANCE SHEETS
23, May 2019 | Banking
Why in News: The new government, should focus on a few key aspects of the economy such as tackling income inequality on a priority basis,…
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UNDER RENT ACT, THE TENANT HAS A PROTECTED STATUS: SC
23, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The Supreme Court has held that Owner cannot demand re-possession of property without following statutory procedure. Background: / East Punjab Urban Rent…
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ELECTION COMMISSION REJECTS OPPOSITION PARTIES’ DEMAND ON VVPAT VERIFICATION
23, May 2019 | Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: The Election Commission (EC) rejected the demand of Opposition parties for tallying of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Background: /…
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ROOM FOR THE RIVER’ PROJECT
23, May 2019 | Disaster Management
GS 3 : Disaster Management Why in news? The Kerala CM after returning from the Netherlands tour spoke of incorporating the model for flood control…
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NEW PLANTS SPECIES WITH HEALING PROPERTIES FOUND IN MANIPUR
23, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? Scientists have identified new plants…
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ISRO LAUNCHES RADAR IMAGING OBSERVATION SATELLITE RISAT-2B
23, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in news? In a predawn launch, a PSLV rocket of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) placed RISAT-2B, an X-band microwave Earth observation satellite,…
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (CCI)
23, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) celebrated its 10th Annual Day which marks the notification of the substantive enforcement provisions of the…
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IRDAI PANEL FOR SIMPLIFYING FIRE COVER NORMS
22, May 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News: A working group of insurance regulator IRDAI, revisited the structure of products providing cover to homes, offices, commercial establishments and MSMEs, has…
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CHINESE-BUILT DRONES MAY STEAL DATA, WARNS U.S.
22, May 2019 | Cyber space challenges
Why in News: Washington has warned that Chinese-made drones could be giving spy agencies in Beijing “unfettered access” to stolen data. Details; The U.S. government…
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TALLY EVM-VVPAT SLIPS BEFORE FINAL COUNTING, OPPOSITION TELLS EC
22, May 2019 | Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: Twenty-two Opposition parties met the Election Commission (EC) demanding that tallying of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips in five…
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BEING RESPONSIVE: ON THE JAMMU & KASHMIR REPORT
22, May 2019 | India and its Neighbour
Why in News: The government’s decision to shut down communication with UN Special Rapporteurs seeking to question India on alleged human rights violations in Jammu…
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‘NEW DEAL’ TO BREAK BREXIT DEADLOCK
22, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News: A “new deal” for Britain’s departure from the EU, offering sweeteners to opposition parties in her fourth attempt to break an impasse…
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PLUG AND PRAY: PARSI PRIESTS GO HIGH TECH
22, May 2019 | History in News
Why in News: The Parsi community is innovating to save its age-old traditions due to decline in its population. Background: It has digitised its prayers,…
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SUCCESSFUL FIRING OF BRAHMOS AIR LAUNCHED MISSILE
22, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? IAF successfully fired the BrahMos air…
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MOU FOR JOINT COLLABORATION ON CANCER RESEARCH
22, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), M/o…
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8th INDO – MYANMAR COORDINATED PATROL
22, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Myanmar Navy Ships arrived Port Blair for the ‘Opening Ceremony’ of the 8th Indo- Myanmar coordinated patrol (IMCOR) at Andaman and Nicobar…
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INDIA CUTS OFF UN PANEL AFTER J&K REPORT
21, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in news? Reacting angrily to a submission from the Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) on the alleged violations in Jammu and…
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INSURANCE REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
21, May 2019 | Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? Irdai proposes to increase third-party insurance premium for cars, two-wheelers Highlights: Irdai has proposed to increase the Motor TP…
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CHARTER BASED BODIES
21, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in News? Charter bodies include the UN Human Rights Council and Special Procedures. UNHRC: The Human Rights Council, which replaced the…
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INDIA ADOPTS NEW STANDARDS FOR MEASURING KILOGRAM
21, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? Recently, the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory…
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INDIA ADOPTS NEW STANDARDS FOR MEASURING KILOGRAM
21, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? • Recently, the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL), which is India’s official reference keeper of units of measurements, released a set of recommendations…
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YEMEN’S WOES
21, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? Renewed clashes broke out between Houthi rebel fighters and Saudi-backed pro- government forces in Yemen. What is the recent happening? The tussle…
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THIRD PARTY MOTOR INSURANCE PREMIUM TO GET PRICIER AS IRDAI REVISES RATE CARD
21, May 2019 | Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in News: Insurance regulator IRDAI proposed an increase in third party (TP) motor insurance premium rates for various categories of automobiles from cars, two-wheelers…
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STUDY ON DIABETES WARNS LACK OF AWARENESS & CONTROL A WORRY
21, May 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: Only half the Indian adults in the most productive age group (15-49 years) are aware that they ail from diabetes and only…
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OPPOSITION TO MEET ECI TODAY OVER VVPAT VERIFICATION
21, May 2019 | Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: Leaders of Opposition parties will meet Election Commission (EC) officials to urge the panel to spell out the mechanisms to address any…
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EYE ON THE MONSOON
21, May 2019 | Physical Setting
Why in News: The India Meteorological Department has forecast normal rainfall of 96% of the long period average of 89 cm rain in Kerala. It…
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INDIA CUTS OFF UN PANEL AFTER JAMMU & KASHMIR REPORT
21, May 2019 | United Nations Organisation
Why in News: The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recently published its first ever report on Jammu and Kashmir including…
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TRUMP WARNS IRAN OF ITS ‘OFFICIAL END’
21, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News: U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would destroy Iran if it threatens the U.S Details: Tensions between the long-time foes resumed when…
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MORAL AMBIGUITY ON THE ROHINGYA
21, May 2019 | India and Myanmar
Why in News: India must break its silence on the gross human rights violations by Myanmar Details: India’s abstention from voting on a UN Human…
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KILOGRAM UPDATE TO SPUR REVISION OF TEXTBOOKS
21, May 2019 | Scientific Exploration
Why in News: With the definition of the ‘kilogram’ getting a global, technical makeover, textbooks are set to undergo an update. Background Since the 19th…
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WEARABLE SUPERCAPACITOR
20, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute…
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CHIEF RISK OFFICER (CRO) FOR NBFCS
20, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with assets of more than…
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RISAT-2B
20, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? Radar Imaging Satellite 2B is…
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BRS CONVENTIONS
20, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment- Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to Basel Convention…
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CRISIS IN WTO’S APPELLATE BODY
20, May 2019 | International
Why in News: Over 20 developing countries recently met in New Delhi to discuss ways to prevent the World Trade Organization’s dispute resolution system from…
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NOT ALL ANIMALS MIGRATE BY CHOICE’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
20, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment- Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Ahead of the International Day of Biological Diversity celebrated on May 22, UN…
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NEED FOR INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN INDIA
20, May 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Why in News: The economic developments in the recent times in India demand a dedicated industrial policy to boost manufacturing. In this backdrop, here is…
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RADAR IMAGING SATELLITE
20, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: RISAT-2B, will mark the resumption of a vital ring of Indian all-seeing radar imaging satellites after seven years. A constellation of such…
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ICELAND CANYON WANTS NO MORE VISITORS, THANKS TO JUSTIN BIEBER
20, May 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News: After bieber’s I’ll Show You was shot at the spot, the footfall of tourists in the region rose, leaving deep scars on…
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MAY TO MAKE ‘NEW, BOLD’ BREXIT OFFER
20, May 2019 | International
Why in News: British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will present a “new, bold offer” to lawmakers with “an improved package of measures” in…
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TEN YEARS ON: ON END OF SRI LANKA CIVIL WAR
20, May 2019 | India and Srilanka
Why in news Sri Lanka completes 10 years since the brutal and decisive war against Tamil militants Details: It must be acknowledged that the country…
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ACTIVIST HELD FOR PROTESTING AGAINST GAIL’S PIPELINE PROJECT
19, May 2019 | Growth, Development, National
Why in News: The organiser of the Tamil Nadu Nilam Neer Padukappu Iyyakkam, K.M. Iraniyan, was arrested by the Sembanarkoil police for staging a protest…
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HORNBILLS AMONG TOP SEED DISPERSERS, MOST THREATENED
19, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: The study carried out in Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh noted that hornbills, one among the large-sized frugivores, are the top…
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ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS OF A DIGITAL PLANET
19, May 2019 | Environmental impact assessment
Why in News: Technology is a solution to the world’s environmental challenges, but also part of the problem. Industry executives are facing rising pressure to…
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EARLY LIFE STRESS CAN MODIFY DNA EXPRESSION, A STUDY FINDS
19, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: A Bengaluru-based group of researchers has discovered a link between stress during early life and problematic, externalising behaviour in the DNA of…
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U.K. LAW SECURES RIGHTS OF SIKHS TO CARRY KIRPANS
19, May 2019 | International
Why in News: The U.K. government has passed an amendment by which Sikhs in the country will be allowed to carry kirpans and use it…
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150 MILLION DOLLAR LOAN LIKELY FOR REBUILD KERALA
19, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: Negotiations are expected for the first tranche of the World Bank’s development policy loan (DPL) of $150 million for the Rebuild Kerala…
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POLY-DI-KETOENAMINE (PDK): NEW PLASTIC THAT COULD BE FULLY RECYCLED
19, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? The scientists have created a next-generation…
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SIMBEX-19
19, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in news? On successful completion of IMDEX 19, IN ships Kolkata and Shakti are continuing their stay at Singapore to participate…
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IIT BOMBAY FABRICATES WEARABLE SUPER CAPACITOR
19, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have fabricated a wearable super capacitor that can store and deliver large amount…
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MRSAM FIRING TRIALS
19, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? The Indian Navy achieved a…
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U.S. LIFTS METAL TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO
19, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: The Trump administration reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to lift tariffs on metal imports, resolving a yearlong standoff that inflamed…
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NEFT & RTGS
19, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? The RBI has proposed to examine the possibility of extending availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) round-the-clock on…
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NO SHORTAGE OF POLIO VACCINE
19, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: No shortage of polio vaccine for routine immunisation says Health ministry. Background: The issue came after reports of anticipated shortage following the…
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Dr. P.K. Mishra conferred with Sasakawa Award
19, May 2019 | PIB
CONTEXT : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conferred Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra. He is…
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Union Ministry of Envt to undertake a project
19, May 2019 | PIB
CONTEXT : Union Ministry of Environment announced a project to create DNA Database for Indian Rhinos. This is done in order to curb poaching and…
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EXTERNAL WOES: ON INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE
18, May 2019 | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning - GS3A
Why in News: The estimates for foreign trade showed a sharp slowdown in merchandise export growth in April, 2019 to 0.64% from a year earlier.…
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AIR INDIA ARM’S PRIVATISATION HITS A BUMP
18, May 2019 | Investments, Investment models
why in news: The government’s effort to privatise Air India Air Transport Services Ltd., Air India’s ground handling arm, has run into a stone wall,…
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MASALA BONDS LISTED AT LSE
18, May 2019 | Investments, Investment models
Why in News: Kerala becomes first sub-sovereign entity in country to access global market Background: / Kerala masala bonds: The State has turned out to…
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TAIWAN LEGALIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN HISTORIC FIRST FOR ASIA
18, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in…
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VARANASI HAS ONLY ONE AIR QUALITY MONITORING
18, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: Varanasi is being ranked as one among the top 3 most polluted cities in the world three years ago, a Right to…
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CHARTING A CLEAR COURSE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
18, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Indo-Pacific has been gaining traction in Indian policy and has achieved operational clarity after the Indian vision was presented by Prime Minister…
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IMPORT OF REFURBISHED MOBILE PHONES
18, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? India has allowed the import of refurbished mobile phones, subject to the condition that they are certified by the…
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MASALA BOND
18, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The state-owned Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) debuted its ‘masala bond’ issue of ₹ 2,150 crore on the…
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ISRO’S SEVEN MEGA MISSIONS
18, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? ISRO has planned seven mega…
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GDP NUMBERS SUGGEST HIGH GROWTH IN MEDIUM TERM: PANEL
17, May 2019 | Economics
Why in News: Projections for indirect tax fluctuating, need to stabilize. Background: The 15th Finance Commission on Thursday said that India’s GDP numbers suggest a…
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INDIA GIVES 2 ATTACK COPTERS TO AFGHANISTAN
17, May 2019 | International
Why in News: India on Thursday handed over two Mi-24 attack helicopters to Afghanistan. Background: These helicopters are a replacement for the four attack helicopters…
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GRAPHITE RESERVES OF INDIA
17, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? Geological Survey of India (GSI) has released a report on graphite reserves in India. Highlights: Arunachal Pradesh sits on…
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PROPOSAL TO HALT WASTE DUMPING DEFEATED
17, May 2019 | International
Why in News: A proposal by India to prevent developed countries from dumping their electronic and plastic waste onto developing countries, was defeated at the…
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NATIONAL E-VIDHAN APPLICATION (NEVA) PROJECT
17, May 2019 | Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in news? Kerala Legislative Assembly recently announced an initiative to digitize all its records and proceedings under its ambitious project called…
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WHY AN INDUSTRIAL POLICY IS CRUCIAL
17, May 2019 | Economics
Why in News: No major country has managed to reduce poverty or sustain economic growth without a robust manufacturing sector. Background: The contribution of manufacturing…
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PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)
17, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
S 2: Governance - Govt Schemes Why in news? Four north-eastern States Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram — are not covered under the Pradhan…
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U.S. PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES NEW POINTS-BASED GREEN CARD SYSTEM
17, May 2019 | International
Why in News: U.S. President Donald Trump announces new points-based green card system. Background: U.S. President announced a proposal that will include significant changes to…
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COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY
17, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Events Why in news? The executive secretary of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) has offered India an ‘Observer’ status…
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E-WASTE: DISPOSAL NOT AS SIMPLE AS PRESSING CTRL, ALT, DELETE
17, May 2019 | Environment
Why in News: More companies being brought into ambit of extended producers responsibility in T.N. Background: A total of 65 companies with a presence in…
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INDIA’S ENGAGEMENTS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
16, May 2019 | India and its Neighbour
Why in News: China's engagement in the India Ocean Region poses new challenges for India. It is high time that India makes strategic partnerships, going…
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ILLEGAL PHOTOCOPYING OF DOCUMENTS IS THEFT: SUPREME COURT
16, May 2019 | Judiciary
Why in News: Dishonest and temporary “removal” of original documents to take photocopies and to further use information amounts to theft, the Supreme Court has…
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION STANDS BY ITS REPORT ON NO ONION, GARLIC IN ITS MEALS
16, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) said on Tuesday that it stands by its findings certifying mid- day meals without onion and…
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RBI ENVISIONS FOURFOLD GROWTH IN DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS BY 2021
16, May 2019 | Economics
Why in News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has envisaged four times growth in digital transaction in two years, in the payment system vision…
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ALABAMA PASSES TOUGHEST ABORTION BILL IN U.S.
16, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: The Alabama Senate has passed the most restrictive abortion Bill in the U.S., which places a near-total ban on the termination of…
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BREXIT BILL TO BE TABLED BEFORE MPS IN JUNE
16, May 2019 | International
Why in News: Ms. May said she plans to bring forward the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in the week commencing June 3, thereby setting a tangible…
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MONSOON TO REACH KERALA
16, May 2019 | Climatology
Why in News: Monsoon rains in India are likely to be “normal” this year says India Meteorological Department (IMD) Background: How does IMD calculate monsoon…
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PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS IN INDIA: VISION 2019-2021 DOCUMENT
16, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the ‘Payment and Settlement System in India: Vision 2019 – 2021’…
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PROJECT ‘SPARROW-CBIC’ FOR APAR IMPLEMENTED
16, May 2019 | Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? Project ‘SPARROW-CBIC’ for online writing of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) in SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online…
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WORKSHOP ON ARTIFICIAL BIO ORGANS
16, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? In order to strengthen Indo-Australian…
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INDIA SETS THE TONE AT COP MEETINGS OF BASEL
16, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Events Why in News? Conference of the Parties (COP) to Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes…
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INDIA’S SMALLEST ORCHIDS DISCOVERED IN ASSAM
15, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment &BD Why in news? Lecanorchis Taiwaniana (the parasitic bloom), a type of Orchid was accidentally discovered in Assam by Assam's forest officer…
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7th ECONOMIC CENSUS 2019
15, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? In the run up to upcoming 7th Edition of Economic Census, a national training workshop of the Master Trainers…
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SERVICES TRADE RESTRICTIVENESS INDEX
15, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? STRI is released by Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Highlights: It was launched in 2014 and it…
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NASA’S ARTEMIS TO PUT FIRST WOMAN ON MOON
15, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness in The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? NASA’s plans for the first woman…
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COASTAL REGULATION ZONE (CRZ) RULES
15, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment-Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in news? The Supreme Court last week ordered the demolition, within a month, of five apartment complexes…
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VERY FEW TAKERS FOR RTE QUOTA SEATS
15, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
After the State government amended the rules to prioritise government and aided schools. Admissions for only 28% of the total 7,346 seats allotted during the…
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INDIA TO DECIDE ON IRAN CRUDE IMPORTS AFTER POLLS
15, May 2019 | Growth, Development, National
Why in News? India will take a call on the purchase of Iranian energy after the general elections Details: Gulf after the U.S. waivers for…
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HIT BY CYCLONES, SALT FARMERS LOOK TO GOVT. FOR HELP TILL MAY 30
15, May 2019 | India Climate Related
Why in News? Several salt farmers have been facing untold miseries with about 600 manufacturing units suffering damage due to cyclonic storms Titli and Fani.…
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PAKISTAN AIRSPACE TO REMAIN SHUT FOR INDIAN FLIGHTS
15, May 2019 | India and its Neighbour
Why in News? Pakistan on May 15 decided not to lift its airspace ban for Indian flights till May 30, as Islamabad is awaiting the…
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BREXIT BILL TO BE TABLED BEFORE MPS IN JUNE
15, May 2019 | European Union
Why in News? British Prime Minister Theresa May is set for a new political showdown in Parliament as MPs across the political spectrum expressed their…
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SRI LANKA BLASTS ACCUSED WAS ON RADAR OF INDIAN AGENCIES
15, May 2019 | India and Srilanka
Why in News? A key accused in the recent serial blasts in Sri Lanka, Aadhil AX, was reportedly under surveillance by Indian agencies including Gujarat’s…
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AT WTO, INDIA FOR ‘UNBIASED’ ASSESSMENT OF TRADE POLICIES
15, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? India is trying to rally the support of other developing countries in the World Trade Organisation to reform the “biased” system of…
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MAMATA’S MORPHED PHOTO: SC PULLS UP BENGAL GOVT FOR BJP LEADER’S OVERNIGHT DETENTION
15, May 2019 | Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the West Bengal government for keeping BJP Yuva Morcha leader Priyanka Sharma behind bars overnight…
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REDACTIVE PRICING AUDIT AND THE CAG’S DUTIES
14, May 2019 | Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News: Parliament is constitutionally privileged to know under what conditions a procurement of Rafale fighter aircraft was decided on. Details: The Supreme Court’s…
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CPI INFLATION QUICKENS TO SIX-MONTH HIGH OF 2.92% ON FOOD, FUEL PRICES
14, May 2019 | Inflation
Why in News: Retail inflation quickened to a six-month high of 2.92% in April, driven in large part by accelerating food and fuel inflation, Details:…
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CTBTO INVITES INDIA TO BE AN OBSERVER AT MEETINGS
14, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News: The executive secretary of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Lassina Zerbo, has invited India to be an observer in the…
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DNA DATABASE COMING UP FOR INDIAN RHINO
14, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: The Union Environment Ministry has embarked on a project to create DNA profiles of all rhinos in the country. Details: The Indian…
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INFOSYS FOUNDATION’S FCRA LICENCE CANCELLED
14, May 2019 | Geography of India
Why in News: The Home Ministry has cancelled the FCRA licence of Infosys Foundation after a request was made by the not-for-profit initiative of the…
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AI PROJECT EYES EARLY STAGE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
14, May 2019 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: Early stage diabetic retinopathy has been detected using artificial intelligence (AI) at civic- run dispensaries at mumbai. Background: The unique project is…
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SAUDI ARABIA SAYS TWO OIL TANKERS ATTACKED NEAR UAE
14, May 2019 | Geomorphology
Why in News: Saudi Arabia said two of its oil tankers (near hormuz strait) came under attack off the coast of the United Arab Emirates,…
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DISCOURSE ON WTO REFORM LACKS BALANCE
14, May 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
Why in News: The reforms being promoted in the World Trade Organization (WTO) are not in favour of the developing countries. Background: / WTO: WTO…
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CCMB SCIENTISTS SEQUENCE ASIATIC LION GENOME
14, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology Why in news? The entire genome of Asiatic lion has been sequenced by scientists from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and…
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NEW UN ACCORD TO CURB EXPORT OF PLASTIC WASTE
14, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment-Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in news? Around 180 governments agreed on a new UN accord to regulate the export of…
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INDIA TO CO-CHAIR CONSULTATIVE GROUP (CG)
14, May 2019 | Disaster Management
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? India is unanimously chosen as co-chair of the Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and…
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POWERGRID HELPS IN RESTORATION OF POWER IN FANI AFFECTED AREAS
14, May 2019 | Disaster Management
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power,…
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DNA DATABASE FOR INDIAN RHINOS
14, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment-Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has begun a project to create…
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TRUMP COULD MEET XI ON SIDELINES OF G20 MEET
13, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping could meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit to hash out their differences on…
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DEAL IN DANGER: ON IRAN AND NUCLEAR DEAL
13, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: Iran’s decision to reduce its commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which sought to curtail its nuclear capabilities, is…
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NOTICE TO CENTRE ON BT BRINJAL
13, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan has sent a legal notice to Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan asking for a freeze on all genetically…
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ASSAM PRODUCES AN ORCHID LINK TO THE ORIENT
13, May 2019 | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation - GS3M
Why in News: A discovery in Assam has given India one of its smallest orchids in terms of size and duration of bloom to be…
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SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY: ON SC/ST GOVERNMENT STAFF
13, May 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
why in news: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the validity of a new Karnataka law granting reservation in promotions to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled…
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IMF TO LOAN FOR PAKISTAN
13, May 2019 | International Organizations
why in news: Pakistan will get loan of $6 billion for 3 years-IMF. Background: / How strained is Pakistan's economy? Pakistan’s economy has been ruined…
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VEDANTA GETS APPROVAL FOR TESTS FOR 274 HYDROCARBON WELLS IN T.N., PUDUCHERRY
13, May 2019 | National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News: The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has granted the Terms of Reference to Vedanta Ltd’s Cairn Oil & Gas, to carry…
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ODISHA SET TO INTROSPECT POST-DISASTER COMMUNICATION
13, May 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News: The State control room was not able to establish regular communication (telephone, FAX, HAM radio and VHF) with the district headquarters, resulting…
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IAF RECEIVES FIRST AH-64E APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTER
12, May 2019 | Defence Technology
Why in News: The first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter built for India was formally handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Boeing…
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NBRI: ARSENIC BIOREMEDIATION USING TWO SOIL BACTERIA
12, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: Using two indigenous strains of bacterium isolated from arsenic-contaminated field, researchers from CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow and the University of…
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RAIN-LOVING SNAKE DISCOVERED IN MIZORAM
12, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: Russian journal published the discovery of a reddish-brown pit viper in Arunachal Pradesh, the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa has come with the…
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HOUTHIS BEGIN PULLOUT FROM PORTS IN HODEIDAH
12, May 2019 | United Nations Organisation
Why in News: Yemen’s Houthi movement started withdrawing forces from Saleef port in Hodeidah under a UN- sponsored deal. Details: The move, which is yet…
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FAST NEUTRINO OSCILLATIONS MAY HOLD KEY TO SUPERNOVAE FORMATION
12, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: Neutrinos could be the driving force behind supernova explosions, a new theoretical study finds. Details: The study makes a fundamental advance in…
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CCMB SCIENTISTS SEQUENCE ASIATIC LION GENOME
12, May 2019 | Bio Diversity
Why in News: The entire genome of Asiatic lion, an endangered species, has been sequenced by scientists from CSIR- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology,…
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180 NATIONS AGREE ON A NEW UN ACCORD TO CURB EXPORT OF PLASTIC WASTE
12, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: Around 180 governments agreed on a new UN accord to regulate the export of plastic waste, some eight million tonnes of which…
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INDIA, AUSTRALIA TO ADOPT CLASSIFIED COMMUNICATIONS
12, May 2019 | India and Srilanka
Why in News: Australian Navy is, at present, “hanging off” COMCASA — India’s secure communications agreement with the U.S. — Australia Background: India moving to…
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INCIDENCE OF CANCER SET TO RISE: LANCET STUDY
12, May 2019 | Biotechnology
Why in News: A study published in The Lancet, Oncology estimates that a steady growth curve of patients (eligible for chemotherapy) will be seen in…
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TRUMP TO CHINA: TRADE DEAL NOW OR IT WILL BE ‘FAR WORSE’ AFTER 2020
12, May 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
Why in News: Washington and Beijing are locked in a trade battle that has seen mounting tariffs, sparking fears the dispute will damage the global…
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KOLKATA RESEARCHERS USE NOVEL COMPOUND TO KILL CANCER CELLS
12, May 2019 | Biotechnology
why in News: Researchers at Kolkata’s the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB) and the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) have designed…
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MICROSOFT LAUNCHES “ELECTIONGUARD” FOR SECURE VOTING
12, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology Why in news? Microsoft has announced the launch of "ElectionGuard", a free open-source Software Development Kit (SDK) to help nations…
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CONTRACT SIGNED BETWEEN KONKAN RAILWAYS AND NEPAL RAILWAYS
12, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economics - Infrastructure Railways Why in news? India and Nepal have inked a deal on procurement of two diesel operated trains. The contract…
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BARN OWLS
12, May 2019 | Indian Economy
GS 3: Economics - Animal-Rearing Why in news? Three pairs of barn owls have been taken from Kerala to Kavaratti under a rodent management programme.…
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IAF GETS FIRST APACHE GUARDIAN ATTACK HELICOPTER
12, May 2019 | Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Defence Why in news? US aerospace major Boeing has handed over first of the 22 Apache Guardian attack helicopters…
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ISLAMIC STATE CLAIMS ‘PROVINCE’ IN INDIA FOR FIRST TIME AFTER CLASH IN KASHMIR
12, May 2019 | India and its Neighbour
Why in News: Islamic State (IS) has claimed for the first time that it has established a province in India, after a clash between militants…
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Cyclone Fani’s Fury Creates Four New Mouths in Odisha’s Chilika Lake
11, May 2019 | Environmental impact assessment
Why in News: The extremely severe cyclone, Fani, has created four new mouths in Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lake, connecting to Bay of…
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A fraught moment: U.S.-China Trade War
11, May 2019 | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy - GS3H
Why in News: The U.S. and China need to take sustained steps to de-escalate tensions over tariffs Details: The U.S.-China trade war has flared up…
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For A Full Bench: On Recommendations For Judicial Appointments
11, May 2019 | Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive - GS2E
Why in News: The government and the Supreme Court collegiums disagree on recommendations for judicial appointments. Details: The latest concerns Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice…
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India Facing Critical Shortage Of Healthcare Providers: Who
11, May 2019 | Science and Technology - developments - GS3K
Why in News: Despite the health sector employing five million workers in India it continues to have low density of health professionals. Details: It is…
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Karnataka Law On Sc/St Promotion Quota Upheld
11, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: Jeff Bezos, who heads both Amazon and space company Blue Origin, unveiled a lunar lander and it would be used to transport…
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Karnataka law on Sc/St Promotion Quota upheld
11, May 2019 | Judiciary
why in news: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a 2018 Karnataka law, granting reservation in promotion and consequential seniority to the Scheduled…
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Trump Raises Tariffs On Chinese Goods
11, May 2019 | WTO, Industrial Economics
why in news: The Trump administration raised import taxes on $200 billion of Chinese imports from 10% to 25%. Background: / China’s Dominance: China joined…
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Judicial Appointment Contraversy
11, May 2019 | Judiciary
Why in News: Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, recommended the names of two judges to the court and rejected…
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Chandrayan -2 to Be Launched in July
11, May 2019 | Space Technology
Why in News: Chandrayan-2, a fully indigenous mission to be launched during mid of July with 14 Indian payloads Background: In October 2008, the space…
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
11, May 2019 | Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has started a probe against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices with respect to…
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INTERNATIONAL WATER CONFERENCE
11, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Organizations Why in News? UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) will organise a International Water Conference over May 13-14 at…
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WTO MINISTERIAL MEETING
11, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Organizations Why in News? India will host a WTO ministerial meeting of developing countries in New Delhi. Highlights: The meeting is…
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Loud and clear: on India-U.S. discord on market access
10, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in news New Delhi must snap out of its denial on the discord with the U.S. on market access Details: U.S. Commerce…
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Navy joins exercises in South China Sea
10, May 2019 | India and its Neighbour
Why in news Navy ships INS Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with the naval ships of Japan, the Philippines and the U.S. in the…
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Assam NRC: Supreme Court frowns on foreigners’ tribunals plan
10, May 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in news The Supreme Court questioned a proposal by the Assam government to quickly throw open 1,000 foreigners’ tribunals all over the northeastern State…
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Long wait for power in Odisha after Cyclone Fani snaps transmission lines
10, May 2019 | Disaster Manage Unit
Why in news: Hot and humid weather has compounded the woes of the cyclone-affected people in Odisha, with the government facing a gigantic task…
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Europe rejects Iran’s ‘ultimatum’ but stands by nuclear agreement
10, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in news: European powers denounced Iran’s threat to resume nuclear work but vowed to save a landmark deal with Tehran despite U.S. pressure.…
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Barn owls to fight Rodents in Lakshadweep
10, May 2019 | IAS Gatewayy
Why in news: The Union Territory of Lakshadweep have ‘recruited’ three pairs of barn owls from Kerala to fight against the rodents. Details: The owls…
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Endless war: on U.S. putting pressure on Taliban
10, May 2019 | Linkages between development and spread of extremism - GS3O
Why in news: Afghanistan’s Loya Jirga, a grand assembly of senior politicians and tribal and religious leaders had a four-day meeting, for a ceasefire…
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In Ships Undertake Group Sail
10, May 2019 | International Report
Why in news? IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in…
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World Customs Organization (WCO)
10, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in news? Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is organising a meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific…
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India Adds 40mn New Internet Users Each Year
10, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? According to Google’s ‘Year in Search – India: Insights for Brands’ report, an estimated 40 million Indians are joining the internet bandwagon…
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Indian Scientists Discover How Serotonin Helps Brain Cells Cope with Stress
10, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? Indian scientists have discovered that serotonin boosts energy production in brain cells and helps them survive under stress. This new knowledge can…
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India and China Sign Protocol For Export Of Indian Chilli Meal
10, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? Delegates from India and China held a meeting in New Delhi today to discuss trade related issues of pending Indian request for…
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BELLANDUR LAKE IS DRYING UP
09, May 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News: Bellandur Lake, the city’s most polluted waterbody, is drying up. In the past few days, the water level has reduced with the…
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U.S. THREATENS TO IMPOSE MORE SANCTIONS ON IRAN
09, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: USA advises European countries against doing business with Tehran; Russia, China reiterate opposition to punitive steps Details: The U.S. threatened to impose…
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TAKING TENSIONS SERIOUSLY: INDIA AND THE U.S.
09, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News: A true strategic partnership remains elusive between India and the U.S. Details: The U.S.’s decision to not extend Iran sanctions waivers, including…
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CIRCLE OF LIFE: ON ECONOMIC GROWTH FACTORING ECOSYSTEM
09, May 2019 | Ecology Eco System
Why in News: Biodiversity assessments must be factored into all economic activity Details: The overwhelming message from the global assessment report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy…
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ASI IDENTIFIES INDIAN ARTEFACTS SEIZED FROM SMUGGLER
09, May 2019 | GS1A-Indian culture will cover the salientaspects of Art Forms
Why in News: From idols dating back to the Gupta period (5th-6th Century AD) to terracotta objects of the Harappan culture, a range of Indian…
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KOLAM TRIBE
09, May 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in News: Four children belonging to the aboriginal Kolam tribe from Narnoor mandal in Adilabad district died after food poisoning Details Kolam are a …
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IRAN SAYS IT WILL NOT HONOUR NUCLEAR CURBS
09, May 2019 | International Policies & Schemes
Why in News Iran said it had stopped respecting limits on its nuclear activities agreed under a 2015 deal with major powers Details: The announcement…
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India’s First Indigenous Microprocessor “Ajit” Developed
09, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in news? Engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a microprocessor called "AJIT" which could reduce the country's dependence…
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Who For Eliminating Industrially Produced Trans Fats by 2023
09, May 2019 | International Report
Why in news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) is working with the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to eliminate trans fat from industrially produced…
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Basel Convention
09, May 2019 | International Report
Why in News? 14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP-14) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. The theme of the meetings will…
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How China, followed by India, has led greening efforts across world
09, May 2019 | Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? A new satellite-based study shows that China and India are leading the crease greening efforts” across the world. The findings of MODIS:…
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ARCTIC COUNCIL
09, May 2019 | International Report
Why in News? India has been re-elected as an observer to the Arctic Arctic council: The Arctic Council was established in 1989. It is an…
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PURPLE FROG SET TO BE CROWNED KERALA’S STATE AMPHIBIAN
08, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Why in news? There is an ongoing campaign in Kerala to declare ‘Maveli’, the purple frog as Kerala’s State Amphibian, making it first of its…
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DENGVAXIA
08, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in news? Sanofi Pasteur’s controversial vaccine dengvaxia has been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration, the first dengue vaccine to get the…
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GLOBAL STATUS REPORT ON ROAD SAFETY
08, May 2019 | International Report
Why in News? Road accidents are the leading cause of death among people in the 5-29 age-group worldwide with more than 1.35 million lives lost…
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INDIA CEO FORUM ORGANIZED TO DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
08, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Why in News? India CEO Forum on Climate Change organized by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).  The pioneering initiative of the…
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CBIC ORGANISES MEETING OF REGIONAL HEADS OF CUSTOMS
08, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is organising a meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific…
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IRAN TO REDUCE COMMITMENTS TO NUCLEAR DEAL
08, May 2019 | International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News: Iran is expected to announce plans to scale back compliance with a landmark nuclear deal on the anniversary of the United States…
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B2B TECH START-UPS TREBLE IN 5 YEARS: STUDY
08, May 2019 | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News: Business-to-business (B2B) technology start-ups have more than trebled in the last five years driven by the spurt in the need for digital…
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INDIA HAS OVERLY RESTRICTIVE MARKET BARRIERS
08, May 2019 | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy - GS3H
Why in News: U.S. is India’s largest export destination, India is only the 13th largest for the U.S. due to “overly restrictive market access barriers.Tariff…
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BELT AND ROAD 2.0
08, May 2019 | India and China
Why in News: With the second Belt and Road Forum, a paradox is now apparent at the heart of the initiative. Details: Six years after…
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A FILM ON LIFE AND TIMES OF SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN
08, May 2019 | Modern History
Why in News: State broadcaster Prasar Bharati will be co-producing a feature film directed by Shyam Benegal on the life of the founding father of…
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SC TURNS DOWN OPPOSITION PLEA FOR INCREASED VVPAT VERIFICATION
08, May 2019 | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by 21 Opposition parties to review its judgment rejecting 50% random physical verification of…
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ODISHA’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES RAVAGED BY FANI
08, May 2019 | Disaster Management
Why in News: Severe Cyclone Fani rendered not only several thousand people homeless as it tore along India’s east coast, but also dealt a body…
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CJI SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE: HAVE A RIGHT TO COPY OF BOBDE PANEL REPORT, SAYS COMPLAINANT
08, May 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in News: The former apex court staffer wrote to the in-house panel, which found “no substance” in her sexual harassment allegations against the CJI.…
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UK HAS BECOME THE FIRST COUNTRY TO DECLARE A ‘CLIMATE EMERGENCY’
07, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Why in news? UK Parliament has passed an extraordinary measure: a national declaration of an Environment and Climate Emergency. The UK is the first national…
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MILLION SPECIES AT RISK OF EXTINCTION: UN
07, May 2019 | Environment
Why in News: The report found that up to one million of Earth’s estimated eight million plant, insect and animal species is at risk of…
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IPBES GLOBAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
07, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Why in News? The health of ecosystems that humans and other species depend on is “deteriorating more rapidly than ever”, with up to one million…
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JUSTICE BOBDE PANEL GIVES CLEAN CHIT TO CJI IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROBE
07, May 2019 | Governance
Why in News: The Justice S.A. Bobde in-house committee has found “no substance” in the sexual harassment allegations levelled by a former Supreme Court staff…
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STRESS BUSTER SEROTONIN MAY HELP TREAT NEUROLOGICAL DECLINE
07, May 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News: Researchers at TIFR say the chemical can impact the manner in which neurons grapple with stress and affect ageing Details: researchers at…
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SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANISATION
07, May 2019 | International
Why in News: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers…
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POSERS ON THE CODE
07, May 2019 | Polity & Governance
Why in News: The EC risks its reputation for even-handedness on the speeches Details: Policing the conduct of political parties and candidates is equally demanding.…
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GRIZZLED GIANT SQUIRREL
07, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Why in News? For the first time, researchers have sighted nests of the grizzled giant squirrel Grizzled Giant Squirrel: Grizzled giant squirrel is a large…
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SCIENTISTS CARRY OUT GENETIC STUDY ON PEOPLE OF LAKSWADEEP ISLANDS
07, May 2019 | Environment
Why in News: Ancestry largely derived from South Asia with minor influences from elsewhere Details: Lakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 islands, scattered over approximately…
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DESERVED PENALTY: SEBI’S ‘CAPITAL’ PUNISHMENT TO NSE
07, May 2019 | Economics
Why in News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) ordered the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) to pay a fine of about…
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INITIATIVES BY COMMERCE MINISTRY TO BOOST TRADE WITH AFRICAN COUNTRIES
07, May 2019 | International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Commerce Ministry and Indian High Commissions and Embassies of eleven African countries arranged an interaction over Digital Video Conference (DVC) with the…
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GAZA FIGHTING
06, May 2019 | International
Why in News Fighting between Israel and Gaza escalated rapidly in the worst combat since the last full- blown war in 2014, with Palestinian rocket…
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NORTH KOREA SAYS KIM OVERSAW TESTING OF MULTIPLE ROCKET LAUNCHERS
06, May 2019 | Initiatives of regional and un Organizations
Why in News: North Korea conducted a "strike drill" for multiple launchers, firing tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill. Details:…
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TRUMP TO HIKE TARIFFS ON USD 200 BN OF CHINESE GOODS
06, May 2019 | Economics
Why in News US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would raise tariffs on USD 200 billion of Chinese goods to 25 per…
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PACIFIC DECADAL OSCILLATION (PDO)
06, May 2019 | Geography / Environment
Low monsoon rainfall in NE: Northeast India, one of the wettest places on the Earth has been experiencing rapid drying, especially in the last 30…
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HERMIT BREAKS 194-DAY FAST FOR GANGA AFTER GOVT. PROMISE
06, May 2019 | Environment
Why in News: Swami Atmabodhanand, who wants natural flow restored, gets assurance on ending sand mining Details: A 27-year-old hermit in Haridwar, Swami Atmabodhanand, has…
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LAUNCH OF FOURTH SCORPENE CLASS SUBMARINE – VELA
06, May 2019 | Indian Polity / Governance
Why in news? Vela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched. MDL is one…
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ENDLESS CRISIS: ON MADURO-GUAIDÓ STAND-OFF
06, May 2019 | International
Why in News: The Maduro-Guaidó stand-off is deepening Venezuela’s economic distress Details: Venezuelan Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been trying to oust President Nicolas Maduro…
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INDIA LAGS BEHIND IN INCLUSIVE GROWTH
06, May 2019 | Indian Economy
Why in News? According to data computed by the Indian Council of Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), India is far behind neighbours China and…
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SURVIVING FANI :ON ODISHA GOVERNMENT’S PREPAREDNESS
06, May 2019 | Environment
Why in News: The Odisha government has shown by example how to manage a natural disaster Details: Cyclone Fani has left a trail of destruction…
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INDIA AND U.S. HOLD BILATERAL TRADE MEETING
06, May 2019 | International Report
Why in News? India and the United States held the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade meeting in New Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil…
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ANTI DUMPING DUTY PUT ON SACCHARINE
06, May 2019 | Economics
Why in News: The Finance Ministry has, on the recommendations of the Commerce Ministry, imposed an anti-dumping duty of $1,633.17 per tonne on the import…
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